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Posted by: ABotelho
Three questions:
1. Is it possible to transfer a Windows 7 64-bit license from a pre-built PC unto a new custom-build PC?
2. How can I find out the exact brand of harddrive in the Acer AX1300-B1870A? Or is it just an Acer harddrive?
3. Finally, are builds made in PCPartPicker.com automatically compatible? And how can I most easily benchmark it, with easy to understand comparisons?
1. If the machine already had Windows 7 installed on it then it's probably an OEM version of the OS. In this case, you cannot transfer the license to another machine. You can only do this with retail copies of the OS. The OEM version is tied to the machine it was installed on, and cannot be used on another machine.
2. Most likely the only way to find out would be to open the computer and look at the HDD directly. It's unlikely the manufacturer would specify the exact model they're using. You might try to see if anyone has posted the information online (but remember that information might not actually pertain to your specific machine)
3. I do not know, I didn't use the site. The best way to make sure your devices are compatible is to check their connection method(s). Make sure each device has a corresponding input method on the motherboard you're choosing, and then that the case you choose supports the form factor of your motherboard.
Posted by: ABotelho
And for the hardrive, I was simply wondering, as I'd like to use my old hardrive for my new PC, but I'd like it's exact specifications.
The only information that you would really need to know are RPM, capacity, and if it's SATA. RPM if you're really worried about speed; capacity because....; SATA because you want to make sure you can connect it (it's probably SATA).
[Edited on 07.07.2012 4:15 PM PDT]